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Erosion of the Rio Puerco arroyo caused siltation downstream in Elephant Butte Reservoir. After arrival of saltcedar, the loss of storage capacity in Elephant Butte Reservoir slowed by about a factor of 5. Removal of saltcedar could accelerate reservoir sedimentation again.
